This is the most reasoned and well though out discorse on US politics that I have ever had the pleasure to read. Just think what it would have been like to have had this man in the office of the president rather than what we now have.

I was not a big Al Gore fan before I listen to this book. But now I am, I thought this book talks about issues that are important for any one to think about. No matter where your political views lie. It answered many questions I had. Very good book

I was surprised by the power and passion of Al Gore's case against the policies of the Bush-Cheney administration. He has provided a cogent reminder of the assaults on reason, science, society and international law that that administration represented. Perhaps if the transgressions of that era had not been swept under the carpet, but subjected to proper legal investigation, there would be a sense that Change (for the better) was realizable. Instead there is the same old, same old. Nevertheless, it is important to be reminded, as it provides grounding and perspective. The Assault on Reason is an exceptionally penetrating political book. The reader did a fine job.

Full of facts, this thoughtful book lays out, in clear detail, the root of so many of our nation's problems: the absence and attack of reason. No matter your political persuasion, this book is an asset for those who are tired of the 30 second sound bite and want to see reason return to our political discourse.

If you're a "ditto head", love Anne Coulter etc. you'll hate this book. If you think for *yourself* you'll learn much. It is explained how radio 1st then T.V. have decreased reasoned dialog and dissent as "one way" media. Explained is how George W.'s policies have ruined America's world reputation all due to Iraq. The Bush administration's lies, support of torture and destruction of our key civil liberties are all the antithesis of what America stands for. Thanks to the lack of reasoned dissent our national reputation is in tatters. What would our 'Founding Fathers' think? The narration / production is fine. There's no "snide" tone. Given the inflammatory material (e.g. allowing companies needing oversight, to police themselves!) the reader sounds reasonable. (I'd be LIVID!) Our nation has been mugged by a media and by powerful politician / appointees (e.g. Pentagon officials) against those who DARED voice *reasoned dissent* of administration decisions, they were ignored, demoted, or "retired" (the latter in the prime of Shinseki's highly successful military career) for simply doing their jobs - using the ability to reason - THAT is an "Assault on Reason". Bush and his cronies have assaulted our reason. Reason has been under assault for 8 years. It explains Bush's very low approval ratings. "You're with us or against us" does *not* invite any kind of reasoned debate. This book is a must read to find out how we got into this incredible military mess (and now fiscal) mess. Much of it is the outcome of Bush W. and his administrations active avoidance of reasoned thought.

Al Gore, who certainly is not a fan of the Bush Administration, provides facts and sources of the conclusions he draws. This is not a hard book to understand, but reader should be open minded and willing to absorb -- although he/she may not like the material being presented. Then again -- just because we don't like what is being presented does not that it's not the truth. Sometimes the truth is very difficult to swallow.

Al Gore has the perspective of an insider and an academic. For those who value the Constitution this is a frightening look at how subtly it can be undermined. This is a cautiionary look at what may be happening to our country and our government at the hands of an administration that has been inclined towards secrecy and deception and has reinterpreted the Constitution for the personal gain of a few. For those who already hold with the progressive and left leaning views of our former V.P. this adds detail to our suspicions. For those on the right...I somehow doubt that it will be read with more than waiting for the speaker to stop so that they can make their argument.

The author certainly knows his facts and figures, but it's certainly depressing to listen to for 10+ hours after eight years of Bush. I mean, MAN is this depressing stuff. People in the current administration should be prosecuted!